Unusual Gifts for the Magic Fan

Here is a list of gift ideas for the Magician or fan of Magic from those of you that are none magicians.

Conjuring Lights is an interesting site. Inside their gift shop you'll find a number of unique Magic related Greeting Cards.
http://www.conjuringlights.com/CL/CL%20Limited%20Editions/CL_Limited_Editions_CARDS.htm

This is an ornament. I collect magic related figurines and they aren't always easy to find. This one is an ideal one to start a collection or add to an existing one.
http://www.ornamentshop.com/order.asp?ProductKey=3301&cat=42

What magician doesn't need a magic wand?
http://www.stevensmagic.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=103_39&products_id=111571

This might be the ultimate in Geeked out magic wand stuff! A remote Control Magic Wand
http://www.reevoo.com/decidewhattobuy/2009/12/gadget-watch-magic-wand-remote/

Magic Poster Reproductions. These are not cheapo versions, these are high quality versions of many classic magic posters.
http://nnmagic.com/posters_magicrepros/magicrepros1.htm

This might be the ultimate gift for the magician or fan of magic, a bust of a famous magician. There are several in the line; Kellar, Thurston, Chung Ling Soo, Houdini and Robert Houdin.
http://spectralmotion.com/merchandise/merchandise.html

T-shirts with a magic slant to them.
http://www.zazzle.com/do_you_believe_in_magic_gifts_tshirt-235535602772305853

This was one of my personal favorite gifts, the book MAGIC. WARNING: It's gigantic! It weighs 20 lbs and is 20x12x3 in size. But it's super cool
http://www.amazon.com/Magic-1400s-1950s-Mike-Caveney/dp/3836509776/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1292085502&sr=8-14

I'm not sure this next one is for sale, but it's a wonderfully quirky concept. It's a portable closet designed after a magic illusion.
http://www.rafaelmorgan.com/2009/03/deadly-multipurpose-closet.html

Another cool Magic Book gift would be the new Jim Steinmeyer book on Howard Thurston. One problem, it doesn't come out till February. But you can order it now!
http://www.amazon.com/Last-Greatest-Magician-World-Thurston/dp/1585428450/ref=pd_sim_b_49

Here's one, a one of a kind personalized piece of artwork. That's right, you can get a commissioned piece of artwork by none other than ME. It's not cheap, I only take a couple commissions so it's first come first serve. You can email me at carnegiemagic@me.com for more info.

Can't afford a customized painting. Why not try one of my artwork tshirts. There is only one right now, the Dante. On one side is a picture of Dante, the other side has his slogan 'Sim Sala Bim'.
http://www.cafepress.com/CarnegieArt.4858517#

IF you really want to give a magician a gift, consider a photo shoot. Often overlooked by magicians, but a good quality photo can do wonders for your career. Finding a good photographer for a magician is another thing. I'm going to give you several selections depending upon your part of the world. These are not the only photographers around but check them out, do your own homework and see if they'll work for you.

In England...
http://www.photographyformagicians.co.uk/About.html

In France...
http://illu-coower.com/zakarybelamy/

In USA
http://www.beckettstudios.com/

Finally, this set of books should be in every magicians library. The Tarbell Course. Get them from my friend Denny.
http://dennymagic.com/products/?view_type=grid&product_search=tarbell&search_in=All

Disclaimer: Other than my two products, the only products here I can actually endorse are the photography of Beckett Studios because that's where I had my photos done, and The Tarbell Course from Denny's Magic Shop. Denny is a straight up magic dealer and you can't go wrong buying from him.

I'm not saying there is anything wrong with anything else, but you should check them out yourself and see if the product or service meets your needs.

What To Get A Houdini Fan For The Holidays

It's kind of weird, yet I actually like it. A tie inspired by the Great Houdini. Unusual for sure, but very interesting to say the least. Here is the link to the site http://cyberoptix.com/escape-artist.php

Or How about a set of Houdini Buttons/Magnets http://rarebirdfinds.typepad.com/rare_bird_finds/2008/03/houdini-buttons.html

Hey, this mug is awfully cool, and he disappears from the mug!  http://www.dannabananas.com/escaping-houdini-mug.html

Not sure this one deserves a comment. But here it is, a Houdini Finger Puppet!
http://www.neatoshop.com/product/Houdini-Finger-Puppet-and-Magnet

Here is a winner. How can you go wrong with your very own Houdini License Plate!
http://entertainmentearthin.tarazz.com/prodinfo.asp?number=RPHDN01

My personal favorite, Houdini Wines from Smidge Wines. Love the label, it's very cool.
http://www.smidgewines.com/

Not to be outdone, More Houdini Wine from a different winery.
http://www.houdiniwines.com/

Ok, this one is total junk, but hey, it says Houdini.
http://www.happypuzzle.co.uk/acatalog/info_TBHCG.html

This next one isn't bad. Cool t-shirt with not your everyday design.
http://www.redbubble.com/products/configure/6295671-t-shirt

Finally, a deal for you. Overstock has the Houdini book.
NO! Not the Culliton book, the other one.
http://www.overstock.com/Books-Movies-Music-Games/Houdini-Hardcover/4811832/product.html

For those with LOTS of money.
http://www.millionairememorabilia.com/historic/historic_memorabilia_harry_houdini.htm

When you are in a jam, use some of this
http://www.monstermarketplace.com/lock-and-safe-products/item-houdini-houdini-spray-lock-lubricant

I keep finding MORE. This one is kinda cool actually.
http://www.pinkpigwestport.com/item_796/Houdini-Advertisement-Art.htm

I'm not sure about this one, but it does say "Houdini Gut Punch"
http://www.amazon.com/Houdini-Gut-Punch-Jonathan-Moon/dp/1456333496/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1290228577&sr=8-1

Yeah, yeah, I know, this one is a big stretch, buy hey
http://deseretbook.com/Zucchini-Houdini-Brenda-Stanley/i/5049480

An Oldie But a Goodie (actually I never liked it myself)
http://www.airlineintl.com/product/krone-houdini

Another Pen. The Houdini WTC Pen
http://shop.thejewishmuseum.org/jmuseum/product.asp?prod_name=Houdini+Floaty+Pen&pf_id=PAMDICIICADNIKIL&dept_id=8910&s_id=0&

This is 30% off. I think it's a good deal, in my opinion. 
http://miraclefactory.net/zenstore/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2_34&products_id=44

Houdini Jewelry
http://www.edelight.de/i/houdini-the-handcuff-king-von-dielinserin

Houdini Puzzle Locks, there are a couple versions.
http://www.mindgamesdirect.co.uk/metal-puzzles/ace-of-hearts

Houdini Eyes Painting

For those interested, I have another blog I'm doing strictly devoted to my artwork. As many of you know I do paintings of magicians. There are a LOT of paintings and in various styles. In fact, I'll be putting up some new ones in the next few days. The paintings are not just Houdini, though there are quite a few of those. The site is www.artistofmystery.blogspot.com

The above painting of Houdini's eyes was done about 10 years ago. I wanted to capture the hypnotic effect of his eyes, so the only real detail in the painting is within the eyes. The rest is purposely left rather plain. And what you see in this painting is all there is, I didn't paint the rest of the face only what you see.
The only thing I'd do differently if I had to paint it again is paint it in a different color as the original is in GREEN and often the first thought people have is 'Incredible Hulk', lol. You can see the original over at my other blog.